Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has warned that Eritrea could face a blanket entry ban unless its government agrees to accept more people being returned from the UK, including foreign nationals convicted of crimes.
By Bradley BosireThe dispute began after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed last week that Ukraine had handed over two North Korean soldiers captured while fighting alongside Russian forces.
By Samuel OtienoGuterres placed the Middle East among the immediate priorities for international action, calling for de-escalation and protection of civilians
By Chrispho OwuorMudavadi and Mutua told the Senate they were attending a Cabinet meeting in Kisumu, while the Attorney-General’s office said the AG was out of town.
By Bradley BosireThe visit will be the first by Trump’s lead negotiators to the Ukrainian capital since the full-scale Russian invasion began in February 2022.
By David AbonyoWHO said the latest strike occurred early Thursday in the Kyiv region, destroying one of its main storage facilities holding medical supplies meant for people living in frontline and hard-to-reach areas.
By Bradley BosireThe strike caused shells, mines and drones to detonate late on Friday, triggering a blast that damaged nearby properties including a care home for the elderly and disabled, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
By Samuel OtienoPresident Volodymyr Zelensky said the overnight assault was not limited to the Kyiv region, with Russian forces also targeting Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy and Zaporizhzhia.
By Bradley BosireUkraine has suspended elections under martial law, a measure still widely supported by the population as the country focuses on fighting off the Russian invasion launched in 2022.
By Samuel OtienoRussian officials alleged that Ukrainian security services had used Telegram to persuade Russian citizens to carry out sabotage operations. They also accused Durov of failing to remove content banned under Russian law.
By Bradley BosirePolish President Karol Nawrocki confirmed the decision, linking it directly to Ukraine’s recent naming of a unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). He strongly criticised the move, saying it reopened painful historical issues and damaged mutual trust between the two countries.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe engagements placed Kenya at the centre of global economic and political discussions, with Ruto pushing for stronger partnerships while positioning the country as a key voice for developing economies.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a post on X on Monday, Andersen said the 2025 Annual Report of the United Nations Environment Programme (United Nations Environment Programme) highlighted both the resilience and the continuing challenges facing global environmental cooperation.
By Chrispho OwuorEmergency services confirmed that five people died in Dnipro after strikes damaged buildings and left people trapped under debris. Regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha said two bodies had been pulled from a structure, while five others were still believed to be buried under the rubble. At least 21 people were injured in the city.
By Bradley BosireThe incident happened in the southern Holosiivskyi district. Ukraine's Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said the man, who lived locally, began shooting at people on the street and then took others hostage in a nearby supermarket.
By Samuel OtienoUkraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha condemned the attacks, describing them as deliberate and pre-planned acts of terror against civilians.
By Bradley BosireIn a joint statement, the ministers said the claims were baseless and accused Moscow of continuing to spread false narratives despite formal diplomatic clarifications.
By Bradley BosireSpeaking on a matter of national concern regarding the recruitment of Kenyans into Russia’s Special Military Operations, Mudavadi disclosed that about 252 Kenyans may have been enlisted in the Russian military initiative, though the exact figure is yet to be verified.
By Bradley BosireSpeaking in the National Assembly, Mudavadi outlined the multi-sectoral approach aimed at dismantling fraudulent recruitment networks and protecting Kenyan citizens from exploitation.
By Bradley BosireAccording to the Prime Cabinet Secretary, recruits were enticed by upfront payments and monthly salaries, as well as long-term benefits tied to the contracts.
By Bradley BosireUkrainian authorities reported that 556 drones struck during daytime hours on Tuesday, killing at least three people and wounding dozens more, while the overnight barrage added further casualties. The relentless attacks highlight Russia’s continued commitment to sustaining the conflict.
By Maureen KinyanjuiLibyan port authorities reported the vessel went down between Libya and Malta, while all 30 crew members on board were rescued unharmed.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe confirmed death toll of 55 Ghanaians is the highest from any African nation involved in the conflict. While local reports in Cameroon suggest 94 of its citizens have died, official authorities have not verified those numbers. In addition, two South Africans and at least one Kenyan are reported to have died in the fighting.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe prime ministers of Hungary and Slovakia had issued ultimatums to Ukraine over oil supplies, heightening tensions over energy flows disrupted by the ongoing war with Russia.
By Bradley BosirePrime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said the IMF board is expected to review the programme at its next session, underlining that approval is essential for the flow of broader external support
By Rose AchiengThe Kremlin endorsed FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s call to reconsider Russia’s football suspension, drawing sharp condemnation from Ukrainian officials as the war and sporting exclusions continue.
By Wainaina MarkMudavadi explained that some citizens may have been caught up in risky situations due to false promises of work, irregular recruitment practices, or misleading information about opportunities abroad.
By Maureen KinyanjuiMoscow’s chief negotiator, Vladimir Medinsky, said Russia received 38 bodies in return. He shared a photo on Telegram showing the exchange, with people in protective suits standing beside white refrigerated trucks used for transporting the remains.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested a follow-up meeting could take place as soon as next week, a timeline later confirmed by a US official, who said the next round is set for Sunday.
By Bradley BosireZelensky also revealed that he and Trump had agreed on potential US security guarantees for Ukraine in case of a deal, which would require approval from both the US Congress and Ukraine’s parliament. He stressed that, while the UK- and France-led "Coalition of the Willing" would monitor the agreement, US involvement remained critical.
By Maureen Kinyanjui